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Flying Horses
Martha's Vineyard
Oaks Bluffs, MA
Carousel Name:Flying Horses
Park:Martha's Vineyard
Description:Dare
Carousel Class:Classic Wood Carousel
Last Update:2020
Status:Active
Year Built:1876?
Type:2 rows, Park, Stationary, All Wood composition
Figures:20 Standing Horses, 4 chariots
Music:Band Organ: Wurl 103
Notes:Operational Ring Arm, Recognized as a National Historic Landmark - 1987, Placed on the National Register of Historic Places - 1979, Received the NCA Historic Carousel Award - 1994
Comments:Oldest platform carousel in U.S. Two ring machines. Horses: glass sulfide eyes-leather ears. Chariots: 3 dragon, 1 fish.
History:Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY, 1876? to 1884
Martha's Vineyard, Oaks Bluffs, MA, 1884 to present
Directions/Hours:In center of downtown Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard. Visit the website or call for additional information and hours of operation.
Mailing Address:P. O. Box 5277, Edgartown, MA, 02539
Telephone:508-627-4440
Website:mvpreservation.org/properties/flying-horses-carousel
     
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